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Notice of the
2014Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Election and
Annual Membership Meeting
May 22, 2014Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center
Registration opens at 6 p.m.Meeting begins at 7 p.m.
This pamphlet contains:
voting information,
candidate information,
proposed bylaw amendments,
and a director attendance and voting record.
your cooperative, your voice, your choice
A special thanks to the following committee members for their volunteer service to Chugach:
2014 Bylaws Committee
Jeff Landfi eld, Chair
Karen Thomas
Frank Gwartney
Jessica Koloski
Michael Powell
Donna Resnick
Steve Strait
2014 Election Committee
Patti Bogan, Master Election Judge
Lawrence Camp
Donald Fall
Doug Glover
Stacey Horn
Roger "Red" Kinney
Jim Magowan
Anthony Petrone
Michael Powell
William J. Simpson
Vicki Soule'
Louis Theiss
2014 Nominating Committee
Michael Bruno, Chair
Teresa Nelson
Jason Hart
Barbara Sheridan
Vicki Soule'
2014 Committees
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6 p.m.
Registration opens
7 p.m.
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance
Janet Reiser, Board Chair
Welcome, announcements, introductions
Janet Reiser, Board Chair
Report of quorum
Patti Bogan, Master Election Judge
Proof of publication of the annual meeting
Janet Reiser, Board Chair
Approval of minutes of the 2013 annual
meeting
Janet Reiser, Board Chair
Nominating Committee report
Michael Bruno, Chair
Bylaws Committee report
Jeff Landfi eld, Chair
Election Committee report
Patti Bogan, Master Election Judge
Candidate statements (2 minutes each)
Harry T. Crawford Jr.
Jim Henderson
Jeff Landfi eld
Janet Reiser
Annual Membership Meeting Agenda - May 22, 2014
First door prize drawings
Recess
Last chance to register and vote
Close of registration and voting
Meeting resumes
Second door prize drawings
Quorum update
Patti Bogan, Master Election Judge
Treasurer’s report
Sisi Cooper, Treasurer
Board Chair report
Janet Reiser, Board Chair
Chief Executive Offi cer report
Brad Evans, Chief Executive Offi cer
Unfi nished business
New business
Report of voting results
Patti Bogan, Master Election Judge
Voting prize drawings
Questions/comments
Adjournment
2013 Annual ReportChugach is using the Internet as the primary means to distribute the annual report (www.chugachelectric.com). Printed copies
will be available at the May 22 annual meeting, in the Member Services lobby, by online request or by calling (907) 762-4177.
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Introduction
Chugach is more than a utility, it is a cooperative. As a
co op er a tive, Chugach is guided by a seven-mem ber board
of di rec tors elected by and from the mem ber ship. Di rec tors
are elected to staggered, 4-year terms in con junc tion with
the annual meeting each spring.
In 2013, members passed a bylaw changing board mem-
bers’ terms from three years to four. As part of that transition,
two directors will be elected to 4-year terms and one director
to a 3-year term in 2014. The two candidates receiving the
most votes will be elected to the 4-year terms.
Four candidates are running for the three available seats
on the board in the 2014 election. This pamphlet con tains
in for ma tion on each candidate and the proposed changes
to the bylaws.
The board set April 3, 2014, as the record date for the 2014
election and annual meeting. Only mem bers of record – or
the designated voting rep re sen ta tives of non-nat u ral mem-
bers as evidenced by the signature(s) on the voting cards
or the membership application on fi le with Chugach by the
required date – may vote either by mail, secure drop box,
telephonically or electronically. In-person voting at the an-
nual meeting is available for those members who have not
already cast a valid ballot.
This pamphlet contains voting instructions, candidate
state ments, proposed bylaw amendments and a di rec tor
at ten dance and vot ing report.
Voting instructions
Electronic and Telephonic Voting. Members may cast a
ballot electronically via the Internet or over the telephone.
Members were mailed a password separately from the elec-
tion packet. You will need your member number and the
password you were mailed to cast your vote electronically.
2014 Voting Information
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member number.
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Paperless!
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Resources!
Receive your future
election materials
electronically.
Sign up now!
For more information
call Chugach at 563-7366 or 800-478-7494
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays
or email [email protected].
To locate your member number on your Chugach bill:
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Instead of receiving Chugach
election materials via U.S.
Mail, sign up to receive those
materials electronically.
Election materials include the
offi cial notice, ballot and the
election pamphlet.
Vote to win
Which ballot counts? If more than one vote is cast by a
member, the one that is re ceived fi rst will count. Members
voting at the annual meeting will be issued a special bal lot
for in-per son voting if they have not yeat cast a valid ballot.
Voting is a membership right. Chugach is organized as
a not-for-profi t, member-owned cooperative. One of the
rights of membership is the ability to vote for the board of
directors that provides policy direction for your utility. Please
safeguard your election materials and report any evidence
of improper voting by calling the election contractor, BDO
USA, LLP, at (907) 646-7394.
Reminders
♦ If voting by mail or secure drop box, remember to sign the envelope.
♦ Only members may vote. Proxy and pow er
of attorney vot ing is not allowed.
♦ Photo I.D. is required to register and vote at the Annual Meeting.
The electronic voting website address is https://eballot4.
votenet.com/chugachelectric. To vote by telephone call
1-888-481-4097. Electronic and telephonic voting will begin
at noon, Monday, April 21. Once an Internet or telephonic
vote has been received from a member, they will no longer
have access to either voting method. Electronic voting will
close at noon Thursday, May 22.
Paper ballot voting. Mark your ballot. You may vote for
up to three di rec tor can di dates and on the two proposed
changes to the bylaws.
Use the postage-paid return en ve lope provided to
mail back your ballot. Remember to sign the back side of the en ve lope be fore mail ing. To be con sid ered val id, a paper-
ballot en ve lope must contain a mem ber num ber and the
ap pro pri ate sig na ture for that mem ber ship. Your mem ber
num ber has been pro vid ed, so be sure to have the right
person sign the envelope. Do not send your bill payment with your ballot or your ballot in your payment envelope.
Returned paper-ballot en ve lopes must be in the special
election post offi ce box or a secure drop box by noon, May
19. Ballot envelopes that arrive af ter this dead line will not
be counted. Drop boxes are located at Chugach's head-
quarters at 5601 Electron Drive and the election contractor,
BDO USA, LLP at 3601 C Street, Suite 600, Anchorage,
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members will be notifi ed if their mail-ballot envelope is in-
valid due to an incorrect signature or no signature. Invalid
ballot envelopes received at least six calendar days before
the May 22 annual meeting will be returned to the member
along with the reason for the invalidation. Members who
vote early may have time to re-submit a corrected ballot
envelope or vote electronically.
Single vs. joint membership: A household may re ceive
electric service based upon a single mem ber ship in one
person's name, or a joint membership for any two persons
who occupy the same household.
You may check your membership status by calling Mem ber
Services at (907) 563-7366. To fi nd out who is au tho rized to
sign for a non-natural member, call the elec tion con trac tor,
BDO USA, LLP, at (907) 646-7394.
Oops? Lose your ballot? Lose your voting password? Each mem ber of record may request a re place ment paper
ballot or voting password by calling the election contractor,
BDO USA, LLP, at (907) 646-7394.
2014 Voting Information
Voting Incentive Prizes
(All members voting in the election are
eligible and need not be present to win)
$500 Travel certifi cates (2 each)
$100 Chugach Gift of Light
certifi cates (3 each)
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Electronic Voting Prize(Members voting via the Internet or by telephone
are eligible and need not be present to win)
Apple iPad Air (1 each)
Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
2014 Candidate Statements
The following refers to the candidate statements which start on page 7.
Candidate Statements
The candidates are solely responsible for the content
of their statements. Publication of the candidates’
state ments does not imply endorsement by Chugach
Electric As so ci a tion of any candidate or specifi c group,
nor ver i fi ca tion of the ac cu ra cy of their statements. For
can di dates ref er enc ing en dorse ments by a specifi c
group, Chugach pol i cy re quires candidates to maintain
on fi le in the Corporate Communications offi ce, the
name of the chair man or pres i dent, with title, and the
address and tele phone number at which the group
may be con tact ed.
Article III, Section 9 of the Chugach by laws calls for
can di dates to specify in their state ments whether the
candidate is:
(i) A member, offi cer, director or em ploy ee of any
union local currently acting as a bar gain ing agent for
Association employees.
(ii) A person who has within the last two years
had a fi nancial interest in a bid, proposal, project
or contract with Chugach.
(iii) A spouse, child, brother, sister, parent, step-
parent, stepchild or stepsiblin of: a) any persone
included in subparagraph (i) or (ii) above or b) and
employee of the Association.
(iv) A person running as an authorized represen-
tative of a non-natural entity in accordance with
Article IV, Section 3(b).
Candidates' responses to these requests are noted
in the area marked "Declaration."
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Note: Candidate statements must comply with certain standards. See page 6 for more in for ma tion.
2014 Candidates
Service area: Girdwood
Member for: 23 years
Occupation: Principal, Financial and
Valuation analysis
Employer: NAFG
Education: Purdue University BA
Math, Physics, Political
Science
Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Incumbent: Yes
Declarations: None
Candidate Statement
Chugach has four responsibilities: its member customers, its
shareholders, who are one and the same, its personnel, and
its community.
Chugach is a motivated, very dedicated group of people who
will bend over backwards to get issues resolved, problems
solved and things done. I want to make Chugach more visible
and member centric. One of Chugach's major strengths is it's
a non-profi t, member-owned cooperative. We, Chugach, must
want to be and provide the best for us.
My career has been in aviation and fi nance. My profession has
allowed me to spend a lot of time all over the world. I bring a
global view of issues, the opportunity to see or experience the
possibilities, and solutions found throughout our nation and
the world. I want my knowledge and experience to help make
Chugach the best it can be.
We must fi nd ways to provide electricity at a price that allows
all segments of our community to thrive. This will require very
creative/imaginative approaches, including the pursuit of every
possible funding and economic resource.
The strength of our community is its diversity and opportunity.
I would like to continue to serve you on the Chugach board.
Jim HendersonService area: Chugach Foot-
hills
Member for: 32 years
Occupation: Retired Ironworker,
small-real estate
developer
Employer: Self-employed
Education: C.E. Byrd High School,
Louisiana State
University - Shreveport
Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Incumbent: Yes
Declarations: None
Candidate Statement
I have been honored to serve you, the owner members of our
co-op, for these last three years. It has been a time of both
renewal and change for Chugach. Renewal, in that we built
and commissioned the new Southcentral Power Project, that
uses a third less natural gas to generate electricity than our old
generating units. Our generating units had set new records for
longevity but with the ever-increasing cost of gas it was certainly
time to replace our old generation with new, state-of-the-art,
generating units.
Change, in that we have signed a 25 year contract with an
Independent Power Producer to provide renewable wind power
at a level price to offset the ever-increasing cost of natural gas.
This helped us when it was coldest and gas supplies were short
and we were on the verge of having to curtail power to some
of our members.
My goal is for our members to continue to enjoy the benefi ts our
co-op provides by supplying safe, reliable and abundant power
at the lowest reasonable cost possible. I would appreciate your
vote for another term.
Harry T. Crawford Jr.
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Note: Candidate statements must comply with certain standards. See page 6 for more in for ma tion.
2014 Candidates
Service area: South Anchorage
Member for: 19 years
Occupation: Engineer/Executive
Employer: Aleut Corporation
Education: B.S. Chemical Engi-
neering, University of
Colorado, Boulder
Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Incumbent: Yes
Declarations: None
Candidate Statement
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you on the Chugach
board for the past six years. I am honored to represent you
and proud of my association with Chugach.
For the past three years I have served as Board Chair. During
that time we have made a lot of progress. We successfully
completed the high effi ciency Southcentral Power Project on
budget and ahead of schedule, integrated a commercial scale
wind project, secured future gas contracts and upgraded our
Fitch bond rating from “A-“ to “A”.
As a board we have emphasized good governance; improving
board performance while reducing board costs, and strength-
ening the board’s involvement in the strategic and fi nancial
planning process.
While we continue to face challenges, we also face opportuni-
ties. One opportunity is to rationalize transmission in the Rail-
belt by working with all stakeholders to create a unifi ed, open
access transmission system. This would allow us to implement
economic dispatch for the Railbelt resulting in considerable cost
savings for consumers. If re-elected I will continue to pursue
opportunities that save you money while improving reliability.
I would appreciate your vote and will continue to use my skills,
experience and energy to keep Chugach moving forward.
Janet ReiserService area: Old Seward and Sylvan
Member for: 6 years
Occupation: Account Executive
Employer: Network Business
Systems
Education: B.A. History, University
of Alaska, minor in
Economics
Nominated by: Nominating Committee
Incumbent: No
Declarations: None
Candidate Statement
I would be honored to serve on the board of Chugach Electric
Association. I have worked in the IT industry for the last 4 years.
My business experience brings a solid understanding of how
technology can benefi t organizations.
As Alaska’s largest electric utility, it is important that the Chugach
board be a leader in a modern restructuring of this basic service
so that consumers pay no more than necessary for electricity
and other energy while maintaining reliability and safety.
I have served on the Chugach Bylaws Committee since 2013
and was elected chair during our 2014 meeting. I will be a fi scally
conservative voice for the rate payers if elected to the board. I
think it is important that the board look to market forces to make
decisions that will result in the most cost effective and reliable
source of energy for Chugach rate-payers. I promise to work
hard, research the issues thoughtfully and diligently and ensure
the decisions I make will benefi t rate-payers, since we are the
ones that pay the bills.
Ensuring that Chugach operates effi ciently and effectively, and
that the rate-payers are treated fairly will be my main concern.
I would appreciate your vote.
Jeff Landfi eld
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2014 Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws
Introduction
Two proposed amendments to the bylaws are presented in this section. The proposed changes are introduced with a title contained within a box. The title is the same as the one used on the ballot. The existing language proposed to be deleted is in [brackets and struck through like this]. Proposed language to be added is in bold typeface and underlined like this.
Bylaws Committee comment:
This proposed amendment would allow additional time to submit information for the election pamphlet, prepare the document and meet deadlines for printing and mailing election materials. The Bylaws Committee recommends this bylaw change to advance candidate filing deadlines 10 days. This change should not be a burden to candidates and will assist staff with additional time to publish election materials for members.
Board of Directors comment:
The Board of Directors voted unanimously to � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �-
mendation.
Amend the bylaws as follows:
ARTICLE IV DIRECTORS
SECTION 4. Nominations. No person may be
elected a director by the members unless nominated pursuant to this Article IV, Section 4.
(a) Nominating Committee. The board of directors shall appoint members to a committee on nominations as provided for in Article XV of these bylaws. The committee shall consist of not less than five nor more than seven members, who shall be selected from different sections of the service area of the Association as to insure equitable representation. No member of the board of directors may serve on such committee. The committee shall seek qualified candidates, as well as screen potential nominees. Public notice for nominations shall be given [ninety] one hundred days prior to the meeting. The committee, keeping in mind the principle of geographical representation, shall approve, prepare and post at the principal office of the Association, at least [seventy] eighty days before the meeting, a list of nominations for directors, which may include a greater number of candidates than are to be elected.
(b) Petition. Any fifty or more members, acting together, may make other nominations by petition not less than [sixty] seventy days prior to the election, and the secretary of the board shall post such nominations at the same place where the list of nominations made by the committee is posted.
EXTENDING DEADLINES TO PREPARE ELECTION PAMPHLET
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2014 Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws
Bylaws Committee comment:
This proposed amendment will create more transparency when the board adjusts their compensation by publishing those changes in the annual meeting election pamphlet. This would be a simple and effective method to ensure members are notified of any changes.
Board of Directors comment:
Association bylaws bar any compensation to board members, other than a meeting fee paid for attendance at a meeting on the official board calendar. For the Association and for other cooperatives, this meeting fee recognizes the work done by board members. Association bylaws limit the number of meetings for which a board member may be compensated, but authorize the board to set the meeting fee by a resolution adopted by majority vote and posted on the web site. Since the 1980s, meeting fees have been increased only three times, while total expenses for board operations have dropped by more than two-thirds since 2007. The current fee ($300 for board meetings; $200 for committees) is below the average meeting fee paid by Railbelt cooperatives. The board sees the bylaw amendment to be unnecessary, but it does not oppose it.
Amend the bylaws as follows:
ARTICLE IV DIRECTORS
SECTION 9. Compensation. (a) Directors shall
not receive any salary for their services as directors, except that, by resolution of the board of directors, a fixed fee and expenses of attendance, if any, may be allowed for each day of attendance at each meeting of the board of directors, or a meeting of a committee thereof, or when a director is otherwise representing the Association in an official capacity and for each day of necessary travel in connection with any such meeting. No attendance other than regular or special board or committee meetings shall be reimbursed unless authorized by a majority vote of the board. A director may not be compensated for more than two regular board meetings per month, and an additional 12 special board meetings per year. The total compensated meetings shall not exceed 70 meetings per year for a director, and 85 meetings per year for the chairman of the board. Any change to the amount of compensation that the board receives for meetings shall be published in the annual meeting election pamphlet. The Association may not provide health insurance for directors or their families, or insurance for risks except those incurred in their capacity as directors. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ! � " � � � ! � �requests shall be reviewed and approved by the majority vote of the board. Directors may not receive salaries for their services as directors, and, except in emergencies, shall not receive salaries for their services in any other capacity without the approval of the members.
NOTIFYING MEMBERS OF CHANGES TO BOARD COMPENSATION
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Chugach Electric Association, Inc.2013 Board of Directors' Voting and Attendance Record
Meeting Date Meetings Directors
Attendance Codes: Voting Codes: a = absent y = yes p = present n = no e = excused b = abstained t = attended via telephone m = not present at time of vote - = attendance not required u = unanimous/all yes votes
COOPER
CRAWFORD
HENDERSON
HILL
NORDLUND
REEVES
REISER
1/9/13 Board Operations Committee Meeting p p p t t t p
1/23/13 Board Governance Committee Meeting p - p t - p p
1/24/13 Regular Board Meeting I.B. Roll Call - Chair Reiser requested Director Hill to appoint a signer for his expense report. Director Hill requested Director Reeves sign on his behalf. - Chair Reiser appointed Director Crawford as Acting Treasurer for the January 24, 2013, Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting. - Chair Reiser noted there were two requests for excused absence by Director Reeves and Director Nordlund – motion that both Director Reeves and Director Nordlund be excused from the December 19, 2012, Regular Board of Directors’ meeting. II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda IV.C. Minutes – December 19, 2012, Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting IV.D. Director Expenses IV.E. Authorization of Grant Application – Disaster Public Assistance VIII.A. Capital Project List IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive SessionXI. Adjournment
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1/30/13 Special Board Meeting – Strategic Planning II. Approval of the Agenda VIII. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X. Adjournment
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2/6/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda – as amended. IV. Consent Agenda IV.A. Board Calendar – Add: ARCTEC Meeting – February 11, 2013 IV.C. Minutes – January 24, 2013, Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting IV.D. Director Expenses IV.E. 4
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VIII.A. 2013 Master Election Judge VIII.B. 2013 Date of Record IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XII. Adjournment
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3/13/13 Board Audit Committee Meeting p p p p p p p
3/13/13 Board Finance Committee Meeting p p p p p p p
3/13/13 Board Operations Committee Meeting p p p p p p p
3/13/13 Special Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda – as amended. VII.A. Accept Results of 2012 Independent Audited Financial Statements VII.B. December 31, 2012 SEC 10K Filing VI.C. Approve Retention and Fees for the 401(k) Plan Audit VI.D. Approve 2013 Election Procedures VII.E. Affirm the Establishment of the Interim Rates Escrow Account at First National Bank of Alaska VII.F. Proposed Bylaw Change to Article IV, Section 2, Board Terms VIII. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X. Adjournment
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Chugach Electric Association, Inc.2013 Board of Directors' Voting and Attendance Record
Meeting Date Meetings Directors
Attendance Codes: Voting Codes: a = absent y = yes p = present n = no e = excused b = abstained t = attended via telephone m = not present at time of vote - = attendance not required u = unanimous/all yes votes
COOPER
CRAWFORD
HENDERSON
HILL
NORDLUND
REEVES
REISER
3/27/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. Ratification of the Office and Engineering and Generation Contract Agreements IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X.B. Settlement Agreements with Cook Inlet Transmission, LLC X.C. CEO Employment Agreement XII. Adjournment
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4/10/13 Special Board MeetingII. Approval of the Agenda IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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4/24/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. Ratification of Outside Plant Contract Agreement VIII.B. Southcentral Power Project Performance Bond IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X.C. CEO Evaluation and Performance Matrix X.D. CEO Employment Agreement XII. Adjournment
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4/25/13 Special Board Meeting – Candidate Forum II. Approval of the Agenda XI. Adjournment
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5/8/13 Board Audit Committee Meeting p p p e - p p
5/8/13 Board Finance Committee Meeting p p p e p p p
5/10/13 Special Board Meeting – Transmission Workshop II. Approval of the Agenda IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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Chugach Electric Association, Inc.2013 Board of Directors' Voting and Attendance Record
Meeting Date Meetings Directors
Attendance Codes: Voting Codes: a = absent y = yes p = present n = no e = excused b = abstained t = attended via telephone m = not present at time of vote - = attendance not required u = unanimous/all yes votes
COOPER
CRAWFORD
GILLESPIE
HENDERSON
NORDLUND
REEVES
REISER
5/16/13 Annual Membership Meeting p p p p p p p
5/16/13 Special Board Meeting III. Approval of the Agenda – as amended IV.A. Appearance of Conflict of Interest – Discussion only - no action taken IV.C. Election of Officers
- Janet Reiser – Chair (No other nominations were made.) - Susan Reeves – Vice Chairman (No other nominations were made.) - Jim Henderson – Secretary (No other nominations were made.) - Sisi Cooper – Treasurer (No other nominations were made.)
V. Adjournment
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5/22/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda – motion to approve the May 16, 2013, Special Board of Directors’ meeting minutes – as amended IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. Adoption of Calendar of Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X.B. Nikiski Commissioning and Purchase Power Agreement X.C. Approve Gas Supply Agreements XII. Adjournment
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6/12/13 Special Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda - Request to change the Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting from Wednesday, June 26, 2013 to Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. No objections were made. IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. Combining the Functions and Responsibilities of the Board Finance Committee and the Board Audit Committee (Board Policies 110 and 127) VIII.B. Bank Signature Cards VIII.C. Appointment of ARCTEC Member Representative, Management Representative and Alternate Representative - Motion to appoint Director Gillespie as the Alternate Representative of Chugach to the ARCTEC Board of Directors be voted separately. - Motion to appoint Janet Reiser as the Member Representative of Chugach to the ARCTEC Board of Directors and affirm Brad Evans, Chief Executive Offer to serve as the Management Representative to ARCTEC and adopt the Resolution as amended appointing the Chugach’s Member Representative, Management Representative and Alternate Representative to the ARCTEC Board of Directors. - Motion to appoint Director Gillespie as the Alternate Representative of Chugach to the ARCTEC Board of Directors. IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X. Director Comments – Director Henderson requested to amend the start time of the Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting on June 25, 2013, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. No objections were made. XI. Adjournment
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6/25/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda – as amended VIII.A. Project Authorization for the 115kV Rebuild to Hope Substation IX.A. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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7/17/13 Special Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda IX.A. Executive Session Motion – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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Chugach Electric Association, Inc.2013 Board of Directors' Voting and Attendance Record
Meeting Date Meetings Directors
Attendance Codes: Voting Codes: a = absent y = yes p = present n = no e = excused b = abstained t = attended via telephone m = not present at time of vote - = attendance not required u = unanimous/all yes votes
COOPER
CRAWFORD
GILLESPIE
HENDERSON
NORDLUND
REEVES
REISER
7/31/13 Regular Board Meeting I.B. - Motion to approve Director Nordlund’s request for excused absence. II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda – as amended. VIII.A. Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Grant Application VIII.B. Board Policy 108 – Director Meeting Fees and Expenses – no actions were taken. IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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8/28/13 Regular Board MeetingII. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda VII.A. Board Policy 108 – Director Meeting Fees and Expenses VII.B. APA Proposed Bylaw Amendments – Director Nordlund withdrew the motion. IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XII. Adjournment
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9/18/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. Ratification of HERE Contract Agreement VIII.B. Creation of a Single Railbelt Transmission Operator - Motion to waive the 7-day notice requirement. - Motion to direct management to continue to develop a potential business model and draft Precedent agreement for further consideration, to facilitate discussion of how the Association might participate most effectively and in the best interest of its members, in the ongoing planning and development of additional transmission facilities and/or transition to a single transmission system operator for the Railbelt. VIII.C. Renewable Energy Path - Motion to waive the 7-day notice requirement. - Chair Reiser requested that voting on this item be postponed until after executive session. No objections were made. IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session. X.D. Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement X.E. Renewable Energy Path XII. Adjournment
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Chugach Electric Association, Inc.2013 Board of Directors' Voting and Attendance Record
Meeting Date Meetings Directors
Attendance Codes: Voting Codes: a = absent y = yes p = present n = no e = excused b = abstained t = attended via telephone m = not present at time of vote - = attendance not required u = unanimous/all yes votes
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CRAWFORD
GILLESPIE
HENDERSON
NORDLUND
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10/23/13 Regular Board Meeting I.B. Roll Call - Motion to excuse Director Henderson from October 23, 2013, Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting. - Motion to approve an excused absence for Directors Nordlund and Reeves from the Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting on September 18, 2013. II. Approval of the Agenda – as amended. IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. General Rate Case Filing – June 2013 Test Year VIII.B. Alaska Power Association – State and Federal Legislative Resolutions VIII.C. Resolution – Alaska Energy Authority – Emerging Energy Technology Fund Grant Application VIII.D. Resolution – Establishing Policies for Fiscal Planning and Rates of the Association VIII.E. Resolution – Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and an Outage Management System (OMS) – as amended. - Director Gillespie requested to make a friendly amendment to the Resolution to add in the third WHEREAS, “these technologies add have the potential to position Chugach.” Director Reeves accepted the friendly amendment. - Director Gillespie requested to make a friendly amendment in the fourth WHEREAS, “additional analysis of the various OMS and AMI products is needed “and delete everything after that point up to the semi-colon. Director Reeves accepted the friendly amendment. VIII.F. Resolution – Watana Project IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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11/13/13 Special Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda VII.A. General Rate Case Filing – June 2013 Test Year Rate Case to Update Resolution No. 10 01 13 IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X.B. Resolution – Creation of an Independent Railbelt Reliability Authority – as amended - Director Gillespie requested to make two friendly amendments to the Resolution: 1. In the third bullet after the sixth WHEREAS, after the work (IMC), add “recognizing those Standards may evolve over time.” Director Reeves accepted the friendly amendment. The first friendly amendment passed unanimously, as amended. 2. In the first bullet after the sixth WHEREAS, after the work infrastructure, delete the word, “with” and replace with “and” and after the word “stakeholder” delete the work “input and involvement” and replace it with “segments.” Director Nordlund accepted the friendly amendment. The second friendly amendment passed, as amended. X.C. Resolution – Creation of a Railbelt Transmission Company (TRANSCO) – as amended - Director Reeves requested to make two friendly amendments to the Resolution and the motion:
1. In the second bullet after the third WHEREAS, delete “Pooling of existing assets” and change to “Maximizing the use of all assets” and in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, change the words “pooled assets” to “maximizing the use of all assets”. 2. In the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, after the word (TRANSCO) add “taking into account the long-term costs and benefits to our members.
The friendly amendments were accepted by the Board. XII. Adjournment
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Chugach Electric Association, Inc.2013 Board of Directors' Voting and Attendance Record
Meeting Date Meetings Directors
Attendance Codes: Voting Codes: a = absent y = yes p = present n = no e = excused b = abstained t = attended via telephone m = not present at time of vote - = attendance not required u = unanimous/all yes votes
COOPER
CRAWFORD
GILLESPIE
HENDERSON
NORDLUND
REEVES
REISER
11/20/13 Regular Board Meeting I.C. Chair Reiser appointed Director Crawford as Acting Secretary. No objections were made. II. Approval of the Agenda IV. Consent Agenda VIII.A. Approve 2014 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session XI. Adjournment
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12/19/13 Regular Board Meeting II. Approval of the Agenda – as amended. IV. Consent Agenda IX. Executive Session – to go into Executive Session X.B. Contingent Capital Credits Retirement XII. Adjournment
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